Files that are moved to the Recycle Bin (on Microsoft Windows) or Trash (on macOS) stay in those folders until the user empties them. Once they have been deleted from those folders, they are still located in the hard drive and can be retrieved with the right software.
Where do permanently deleted files go?
When you delete a file or folder, it goes into the Recycle bin, where you have a chance to restore it.
What happens to permanently deleted files?
When you delete files from the recycle Bin or permanently delete them using the Shift + Delete command, the file name entry is removed from the Recycle Bin folder. The part of the disk where the file was located initially is then modified or overwritten but still contains the file data.
Are permanently deleted files gone forever?
The file will remain there until another file replaces that file in the exact location. If you accidentally and permanently delete a file, you can recover it using reliable data recovery software and retrieve the file straight from the hard drive.
Where are deleted files stored?
As you’ve already known, the Android system doesn’t have a special trash folder for the deleted files. When you delete a file on the Android phone, the file doesn’t go anywhere. It is still stored in its original spot in the phone’s internal memory.
